Drive

Feelings of missing life at home are what brought couple Melissa Cheshire and Vincent Louque on the road together. Not only are they a trucking couple, but they are also vloggers with a successful YouTube channel where they document their journey together on the road and share some of their tips on expedited driving. In this episode, we talk to Melissa and Vincent about connecting with the truckin...

Running a Logistics company comes with many responsibilities, especially with a family-owned business. And the key things that make a successful logistics company are open communication, servant leadership, empathy, and creating an inclusive environment. Kristy Knichel , President and Owner of Knichel Logistics , is a powerhouse of a woman whose focus is on expanding Knichel Logistics' footprint a...

Sharae Moore , Founder and President of the SHE Trucking Foundation , has made it her mission in life to lift up and empower women and minorities in underserved communities to establish and maintain successful careers in the trucking and transportation industry.  In this episode, Sharae touches on numerous topics, from her Facebook community of over 30,000 professional women, the SHE Trucking T-sh...

As the logistics industry is growing rapidly, it’s essential to innovate constantly. And the key to keeping up with the fast-paced landscape is to utilize data. Dean Croke is the Principal Analyst for DAT iQ, the freight data and analytics operation at DAT. He brings 35 years of experience in data science, supply chain management, logistics, risk management, and human performance. In this episode,...

Who said trucking can only be for men? Nobody at all. And Kodi Wilson is breaking that stereotype. Kodazia, AKA Kodi, is a 23 year old female trucker who was inspired by her father to get into trucking following the tragic loss of her brother. She is also an influencer and documents her truck driving experiences on TikTok and YouTube. In this episode, Kodi shares her personal story as a female tru...

Lara Heimann, physical therapist, yoga teacher, and wellness coach, shares how to work movement into your day to reduce aches, pains, and fatigue. Even when you’re limited on space or time (AKA behind the wheel), Laura has tips on how you can still incorporate movement into your life.   "You don't have to step out of the truck and do 20 minutes of movement. You can do a few things that help to sof...

Driving a truck through bad weather can be challenging and dangerous.   And Devan Stormont saw a need to be met in this area of the trucking world. Devan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Weather Route , and his passion for logistics and his own personal experience led him to create software to help truckers navigate through poor weather conditions. In this episode, Devan shares with Zac and Chelsea th...

Logistics companies need to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to engagement and instead focus on building one-on-one relationships with each employee. But what does this look like? What are the steps for doing so?  Matthew Zarzycki , Chief Operating Officer at Amplify Logistics, has a deep passion for logistics and transportation. In this episode of Drive by HandledNow, Matthew dives int...

With turnover rates increasing and driver shortages looming over our industry, retaining talent has never been more important than it is now. Justin Walters , Professional Services Lead for Tenstreet, has had a longstanding passion for recruitment in the transportation industry. In the first episode of season four, Justin emphasizes the importance of creating more personal relationships with your...

Welcome to Season 4 of Drive by HandledNow . This season we are happy to introduce a new hosting voice to the podcast, Chelsea Faulkner . Chelsea joins veteran host, Zac Elsts to interview drivers, business owners, logistics experts and more to bring you valuable insights to both experienced professionals and newcomers in the industry. This season will cover the crucial role that truck drivers pla...

To end off this season of Drive, Host Zac Elsts joins the Troll Co. guys, Justin Lazerte and Jason Tremblay , to go in-depth about pursuing your career goals and dreams. In this episode, the guys talk about promoting skilled labor jobs and trades on social media, as well as the importance of camaraderie and relaxation after a hard day's work. Tune in to discover how Troll Co. Clothing is supportin...

Every year, truckers gather in Philadelphia, Delaware, and the Susquehanna Valley for one reason - to make an impact in someone’s life.   The Make-A-Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy is an event that raises money and shows compassion and support for sick children and their families.   Joining us once again on Drive is Terry Finch. As Co-chair of the Convoy Committee, Terry works diligently to ensure...

Max Farrell, a former tech worker, went on a cross-country mission to discover the root cause of driver turnover in the trucking industry. What he found was that drivers don't feel respected and their voices weren't being heard. His journey led him on a wild ride with a turntable trucker and to a shocking discovery that changed the course of the industry forever. Now, Max is on a mission to revolu...

Even with so much uncertainty in our current economy, there's still a consistent appetite for mergers and acquisitions in our field.   Spencer Tenney has dedicated his career to helping business owners succeed in the rapidly evolving world of trucking. He’s the President and CEO of the Tenney Group, a firm that specializes in M&A in the transportation industry. His hands-on experience and deep und...

In this replay episode... Driving all day brings about a unique challenge for the body: your mind must stay alert and focused, working overtime for long stretches of the day while the body is mostly inactive, leaving it craving movement and stretching everybody needs to thrive. On this episode of Drive, Zach Elsts sits down with  Erica Ballard , healthy living expert and coach, to talk about this...

Life on the road is often a mystery to those who don’t experience it themselves. Our guest on this episode of Drive has one major goal in mind - to bridge the gap between truckers and four-wheelers.   Multitalented author, musician, and radio host Meredith Ochs shares her unexpected journey to hosting SiriusXM’s trucking show, Freewheelin’, uncovering the wild and inspiring stories of professional...

Justin Lazerte has made it his mission to celebrate trade work and blue-collar workers. As co-founder of Troll Co. Clothing, Five Nine Whiskey, and Welder Nation, he purposefully built brands that are authentic and resonate deeply with blue-collar communities. In this episode, Zac is joined by Justin to discuss his background as a tradesman on an oil rig, his journey into entrepreneurship and the...

As a driver, you are an integral part of a team. If that team has a toxic culture, everyone feels it and is affected by it. In this episode, Zac talks to Kate Volman, CEO of Floyd Coaching, a life coaching company with a focus on building dynamic cultures and empowering workers to pursue their dreams through their work. She shares her thoughts on what a good culture looks like, how Dream Managers...

You know better than anyone that life on the road isn’t as easy as it sounds. There are rules, regulations, unexpected occurrences, constant changes in the economy… After hearing his brother's success stories, Steven Wilbanks traded in his government job for a life of truck driving. In this episode, he shares his journey of transitioning to this job, the challenges and inconsistencies he faces, an...

In this replay episode... Sticking to your budget and staying true to your financial goals is a lot like dieting. When you’re good about your diet all week and reward yourself with a piece of cheesecake, you blow all the progress you’ve made. It’s the same thing with money. So where do you start to build good financial habits?   Damian Dunn is the Vice President of Advice at Your Money Line Powere...

Finding ways to improve your life can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. David Gregory makes it simple with ‘The Life Wheel’ - a tool that he uses to break down aspects of his life into equal segments to see where he is thriving and pinpoint the areas in which he could improve upon.   David is the Head of Partnerships at PeopleForward Network, and is the co-host of the podcast, ‘Add...

Lara Heimann, physical therapist, yoga teacher, and wellness coach, shares how to work movement into your day to reduce aches, pains, and fatigue. Even when you’re limited on space or time (AKA behind the wheel), Laura has tips on how you can still incorporate movement into your life. "You don't have to step out of the truck and do 20 minutes of movement. You can do a few things that help to softe...

From behind the wheel, getting involved with causes you care about can be hard when you’re on the road so much. How do you do that? What opportunities are there? That’s why Laura Cyrus of Truckers Against Trafficking is joining us on this episode of Drive. Laura is the Senior Director of Industry Training and Outreach. After learning about human trafficking early on in college, she felt called to...

Drive is back for season 3! Our goal is to create a show that can not only keep you company while you're out on the road, but also make your life better.   To kick off this season, we’re starting with the Drive guys and a fireside chat. Aaron Robertson and Heath Melton (founders of HandledNow ) join host Zac Elsts to cover the industry’s latest news and offer time-tested advice to new CDL drivers....

With gas prices through the roof and lots of talk on the future of the economy, it’s difficult for truckers to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Zac Elsts 's teammates, Aaron Robertson and Heath Melton, join to cover the industry’s latest trends and offer time-tested advice to new CDL drivers. Tune into this episode of Drive to learn how to best navigate the current culture. Like the firesid...